(Dark Red : Lincoln : 1978 - 1982)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 3047; therefore, the results below are from that code.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Dark Red. Another common paint color promotional name is Red. The color formulation has been used between 1978 and 1982, primarily by Lincoln; but also by Ford. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 20377 in 1982, is 23. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: 23. The longer Ford paint manufacturing code is M5552 or M5552A. Ford production paint codes starting with M are usually followed by a 4 digit number and the letter "A" indicating its an exterior paint. For example, the same code ending in the letter "G" is common for accent paints. These longer manufacturing codes are useful for tracking paint usage.

Example of 1982 Lincoln Dark Red See more information on "1982 Lincoln Dark Red"
or see paints with short model/year code of : 23
or See all paints named "Dark Red" or "Dark"
or See other Red 1982 Lincoln paint shades
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Usage list 1982 Lincoln Dark Red paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Red	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
1978	Ford	Ford Truck	23,3	Dark Red	clearcoat, Kentucky Truck color only
1978	Lincoln	Lincoln	23	Dark Red
1979	Ford		23	Dark Red
1979	Ford	Ford Truck	3	Dark Red
1979	Lincoln	Lincoln	23	Dark Red
1979	Lincoln	MarkV	23	Dark Red
1980	Ford		23	Dark Red	Versailles
1980	Lincoln	Lincoln	23	Dark Red
1980	Lincoln	MarkV	23	Dark Red
1981	Ford		23	Dark Red
1981	Ford	Ford Truck	23	Dark Red
1981	Lincoln	Lincoln	23	Dark Red
1981	Lincoln	MarkV	23	Dark Red
1982	Ford		23	Dark Red
1982	Lincoln	Lincoln	23	Dark Red
1982	Lincoln	MarkV	23	Dark Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Ford : M5552
Make/Year Code : 3, 23
PPG/Ditzler : 3047
Dupont : 45162LW, 45162, 45162AW
Sherwin Williams : 8775
RM/BASF : 9524R, 9524
Glasurit : FDU-5552, FDU5552

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